Hello Morning

Sometimes the simple task of making coffee is mind boggling. I managed to grind my coffee beans, get them into the properly lined coffee maker, and... and what? I stood feeling very blank about the next step, just staring at my Coffeemate. What am I missing? Where coffee? WHERE. Its a fairly simple beverage to prepare. But nothing much happens if you don't put water in the machine.

Morning time makes the ridiculous number of coffee shops in Seattle appear less ridiculous. Sometimes you need someone else to do the steps for you.

Just Let it Happen

Waxing Acceptance

ARG

I am not sure how people get by without having someone to go home and cry to every day. boo hoo.

BOO!

HOO!

Just Let it Happen

accept the inevitable

Monkey Tails

Our story begins in a rancorous, blues infested bar of the deep south, where the young man Bowie meets young man Waits. One introduces himself in a cloud of Stardust. The other, with a shot of bourbon -- it is, after all, in the Heart of Saturday night.

They spin a duet or two. Just one or two might lead to three or more, until no one remembers the details of the night, so obscured as they are in plunking and pounding. And in the end these two musical magicians infuse their powers (with the help of alien technologies, no doubt) into a child of love.

The abandoned love child is picked up by a travelling circus, headed by They Might Be Giants. As they travel far and wide the child begins to grow and learns the ways of vagabonding and entertainment. But it is soon discovered that the love child is not, in fact, a giant, but 100 Monkeys.

Though there are no hard feelings the group is on their own once again -- and head strait into the throes of the 21st century 'indie rock' scene. They slip and slide from banana peel to banana peel until at long last landing in their rightful place: my mp3 player.

In summary, if Bowie and Waits had a bourbon soaked love child that was then raised by They Might Be Giants, it might look like this:

Or at least that is how I imagine it happening.

Fortunate Me

A few years ago, my dad bought me a package of fortune cookies for my birthday. The cookies... well, they should have been thrown away a loooooong time ago, but I really wanted all the fortunes. I can use all the help I can get. So today, in the interest of cleaning my room (in the interest of stalling and not cleaning my room). I finally opened them all. Let me share with you my fortune!

You will soon meet a helpful person -- Probably referring to a bus driver; they help me get where I need to go.

A happy event awaits you -- Umm... That's what he said?

A happy event will take place shortly in your home -- Probably something to do with Twilight.

your help will be needed in an embarrassing situation -- Again, probably something to do with Twilight

you have an optimistic faith and confidence in life -- Wait, is this a fortune? it sounds more like a horoscope. Or maybe its cursing me. "You will suffer from faith and confidence!"

versatility is one of your outstanding traits -- Again, thanks for the compliment, but...

an unexpected phone call will bring good news -- Hopefully President Obama calling me to tell me I can go to the dentist for free.

you will soon solve a difficult problem -- I have a lot of problems. Its hard to guess which one will be solved

you have a winning way. keep it -- Oh-kaay?

you will have gold pieces by the bushel -- Like an old miner!

The time is right to reach your goals -- Is this hinting that I will grow a few inches? I can't reach my goals! I'm too short!

you will receive a compliment today -- Hopefully not the usual compliments I get from old men on the bus.

you will find fame and fortune -- Does this mean I will finally meet Robert Pattinson (it says find, doesn't say I get to keep the fame and fortune).

you will be happy socially and in your work -- I'm waiting...

you will have a chance at good fortune -- This one really sucks. I mean, what if I get so excited that I squeeze my eyes shut and squeal... and then my chance passes me by? Now I can NEVER SLEEP

you are deeply attached to your family and home -- This sounds so ominous.

you will read some information that will help you -- Well technically these are supposed to be helpful

you will be rewarded for your efforts -- I hope so! Because these cookies are extremely soggy. blech.

an invitation is headed your way -- Well its about time someone invited me!

money comes your way: a pleasant surprise -- Well, it is surprising when my paychecks arrive on time/without mistakes. Maybe this time... maybe...

I will say, reading all of those fortunes has really boosted my mood.